Although I don't believe I have jumping worms in my yard, I am aware that others in my circle of friends do, so I thought participating in this survey from UW Arboretum might be appropriate. "Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) are an invasive group of earthworms from Asia. They were officially … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
Spiders: The not so spooky Halloween symbol
Toni Stahl shared this link on Spiders: The not so spooky Halloween symbol in her October Nature Scoop blog. I thought it timely since I believe spiders are so very underappreciated. People who come to my home must endure the sight of spiderwebs outdoors and indoors, unless the webs are head … [Read more...]
Um-m-m! Really Good Tomato Jam
I can't take credit for this jam, but it is the most wonderful tasting new food (for me) that I've come across in a long time. It's tomato jam. Um-m-m! … [Read more...]
Asters for Shade
There are several asters that work well in the shade. Two are the White Woodland Aster (Eurybia divaricata fna Aster divaricalus) and the Large-leaved Aster (Eurybiai macrophylia fna Aster Macrophyllus). Both work well as groundcovers. … [Read more...]
Gathering and Cleaning Prairie Seed
GATHERING This is the time of year we plan to gather seed from most of the prairie plants. It's a pretty easy task to accomplish and is an excellent opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the fall. Most grass seeds can be easily stripped from the stalk, but not all forbs species are as easy. Some … [Read more...]
Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund Grant Slate Announced
This article is reprinted in part from MJV News posted October 6, 2017: "Yesterday, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation released its grant slate for this year’s Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund. The Fund awarded 23 grants for $3.7 million with an additional $5.8 in matching … [Read more...]